Mar 31, 2021

Esperion Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Esperion's financial performance in Q1 2021 reflected revenue growth driven by increased product sales, offset by higher operating expenses and a net loss.

Key Takeaways

Esperion reported total revenue of $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2021, compared to $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2020. U.S. product revenue was $6.4 million, an increase from $0.9 million in the prior year. The company experienced a net loss of $90.9 million, or $3.50 per share, compared to a net loss of $78.2 million, or $2.84 per share, for the same period in 2020.

Total revenue increased to $8.0 million, driven by NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET sales.

U.S. product revenue reached $6.4 million, reflecting growing demand.

The company secured a major Medicare Part D contract covering approximately 8.5 million lives.

The balance sheet was strengthened with $80 million from expanded Daiichi Sankyo agreement and exercise of Oberland Capital funding.

Total Revenue
$7.98M
Previous year: $1.84M
+333.6%
EPS
-$3.5
Previous year: -$2.84
+23.2%
Gross Profit
$7.98M
Previous year: $1.84M
+333.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$218M
Previous year: $158M
+37.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$89.1M
Previous year: -$69.5M
+28.1%
Total Assets
$279M
Previous year: $180M
+55.1%

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Esperion Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Esperion expects full-year 2021 operating expenses to be approximately $320 million to $340 million, inclusive of $30 million of non-cash, stock-based compensation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income